School Receptionist

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Remedy consultant support

Hays app access for timesheets

CV and interview guidance

Job summary

Remedy Education supports a welcoming primary school in Southwark by recruiting a proactive School Receptionist for a busy front-of-house role. You will greet visitors, manage sign-ins, and coordinate messages and appointments within a warm, professional atmosphere.

The role is full-time, 9am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with safeguarding awareness and IT competencies key to success. Start ASAP or in September and ongoing Remedy consultant support is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous school-based experience.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to stay calm, organised, and efficient in a busy school office.
• Confident IT skills and a professional, reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to visitors, parents, and pupils
• Manage the reception desk, including sign-in procedures and issuing visitor passes
• Handle incoming calls and emails, ensuring messages reach the right member of staff
• Support with organising appointments and basic diary management
• Manage post, deliveries, and general reception administration
• Offer light admin support to the wider office team when required
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

IT skills

Calm under pressure

Organised

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

School Receptionist - Primary school - ASAP start

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm
Start: ASAP or September

Location: Southwark
Long-Term

I'm currently supporting a welcoming and fast-paced Primary school in Southwark, who are looking for a confident, friendly, and highly organised School Receptionist to join their front-of-house team. If you love being at the heart of a busy school environment and enjoy making a great first impression, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to visitors, parents, and pupils
• Manage the reception desk, including sign-in procedures and issuing visitor passes
• Handle incoming calls and emails, ensuring messages reach the right member of staff
• Support with organising appointments and basic diary management
• Manage post, deliveries, and general reception administration
• Offer light admin support to the wider office team when required
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Previous school-based experience
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to stay calm, organised, and efficient in a busy school office
• Confident IT skills and a professional, reliable work ethic

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

• Competitive daily rate
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Remedy consultant
• Access to the Hays app for easy timesheets and job updates
• CV and interview guidance whenever you need it

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